Plainview, TN Demographics

A map of Plainview's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,274	1,946	92.5%	94.5%
Hispanic	93	48	3.8%	2.3%
Multiracial	63	39	2.6%	1.9%
Black	28	10	1.1%	0.5%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.7%

Plainview, Tennessee has an estimated population of 2,458, a large increase from the 2,060 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.5% White, 3.8% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Plainview, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Plainview has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Plainview, that probability was 10.7% in 2020 and 14.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Plainview is ranked the 185th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Plainview was ranked the 202nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Plainview's White Population

2,274 residents of Plainview, or 92.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Plainview is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Plainview ranks 54th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainview's White population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. White residents' share of Plainview's population has decreased from 94.5% to 92.5%.

Plainview is more White than neighboring Mascot (82.6% White), and John Sevier (84.9% White). Plainview is less White than neighboring Luttrell (95.6% White), Maynardville (93.6% White), and Blaine (95.3% White).

Plainview's Black Population

28 residents of Plainview, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Plainview is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Plainview ranks 395th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainview's Black population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Black residents' share of Plainview's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Plainview is more Black than neighboring Luttrell (0% Black), and Blaine (0.5% Black). Plainview is less Black than neighboring Maynardville (1.6% Black), Mascot (4.3% Black), and John Sevier (5.4% Black).

Plainview's Asian Population

0 residents of Plainview, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Plainview is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Plainview ranks 381st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainview's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Plainview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Plainview is less Asian than neighboring Maynardville (0.4% Asian), and Blaine (0.8% Asian).

Plainview's Hispanic Population

93 residents of Plainview, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Plainview is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Plainview ranks 304th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainview's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 93.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Plainview's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.8%.

Plainview is more Hispanic than neighboring Luttrell (2.3% Hispanic), Maynardville (0.5% Hispanic), and Blaine (2% Hispanic). Plainview is less Hispanic than neighboring Mascot (10.8% Hispanic), and John Sevier (8.9% Hispanic).

Plainview's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Plainview, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Plainview is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Plainview ranks 141st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainview's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Plainview's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Plainview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Blaine (0.3% Native American/Other).

Plainview's Multiracial Population

63 residents of Plainview, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Plainview is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Plainview ranks 459th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainview's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 61.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Plainview's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.6%.

Plainview is more Multiracial than neighboring Luttrell (2.1% Multiracial), Blaine (1% Multiracial), Mascot (2.3% Multiracial), and John Sevier (0.8% Multiracial). Plainview is less Multiracial than neighboring Maynardville (3.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.